Author describes a margin carry trade: borrowing at 6% to buy SPYI yielding ~11.5%, capturing the 5.5% spread as an experiment.
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SPYI — LONG The author is using margin at a 6% rate to buy SPYI, which pays roughly 11.5%, aiming to capture the 5.5% spread. The strategy is framed as an experiment, with the author asking about pros and cons. The main risk implied is margin risk if SPYI's yield or price declines, though not explicitly stated. resolved_entity_name_mismatch
My margin rate is 6%. SPYI pays roughly 11.5%. I collect the difference ( 5.5% ). This is just an experiment.